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Europe closes in on conflict minerals

An annual list that reveals the names of mineral smelters that do not use raw materials linked with criminal gangs is at the heart of Europe’s push to clean up the world’s mining industry.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | June 9, 2015 | 11:28 am

Gemfields shines on rare rubies find

The stock closed 4.17% higher in London Tuesday after the miner revealed the discovery of two rare matching rubies from its Montepuez mine in Mozambique.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2015 | 8:00 am

South32 mulls writing down stake in South African manganese venture

It may reduce the value of its 60% stake in the Samancor Manganese joint venture, as it keeps furnaces shut due to low prices for the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2015 | 6:09 am

Iron ore price holds despite 12% fall in Chinese imports

Iron ore trading at near four-months highs despite sharp drop in Chinese imports, but analysts say rally is "living on borrowed time."

Frik Els | June 8, 2015 | 2:55 pm

Hard-core investors found real resource projects in a Vancouver conference center

When the market bears are growling, contemplating a trip to a showcase of the companies currently in the grip of that punishment can seem daunting.

The Gold Report | June 8, 2015 | 12:00 pm

Trouble brewing in South Africa’s gold mining sector

The country's radical Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said it would begin a wildcat strike in the sector if its rival union and companies extend wage deal to its members.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2015 | 3:07 am

Zambia cuts mining royalties once again

Underground mining royalties cut to 6% from 9%.

Frik Els | June 5, 2015 | 2:28 pm

China’s five year plan and the end of an era

At its centre will be a shift of emphasis away from trade with the advanced nations, whose prospects are bound to subside towards their level of economic growth.

GoldMoney | June 5, 2015 | 9:47 am

Gold mining still most significant source of income in Africa, Asia — WGC

Mali, Papa New Guinea, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Tanzania, DRC and Mongolia among countries where gold mining contributed the most to their locals economies, says the World Gold Council.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2015 | 3:08 am

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